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Describing Atticus Finch

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Describing Atticus Finch
Harper Lee’s “To Kill A Mocking Bird” is a classic interpretation of the Deep South in Alabama during the 1960’s. The author’s book is one of intrigue, moral lessons, racial differences, and quaint old-fashioned traditions of the South. One of the most interesting characters which constantly appears to be in the middle of the exploits, is Atticus Finch. Atticus is the widowed father of two children struggling to raise them up in a time of conflict and oppression. It is most interesting how he manages to compartmentalize and at the same time blend his roles as father, community leader, and a lawyer.
Firstly, Atticus’s role as a father is one he takes on with great interest and determination. His two children, Jeremy Finch (Jem), and Jean Louise Finch most of the time referred to as Scout, are well loved and yet disciplined. Here’s an example: “Atticus kept us in fits that evening, gravely reading columns of print about a ma...

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